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For that matter, what would be wrong with using any lightweight down blanket in a hammock? This might be blasphemy around here. I'm not sure. But what is the difference between a top quilt and any other blanket except potentially material and the enclosed footbox?

Seriously, I'm a newb here, so it's not meant to poke holes in anyone's system... I just don't get it.

For that matter, what would be wrong with using any lightweight down blanket in a hammock? This might be blasphemy around here. I'm not sure. But what is the difference between a top quilt and any other blanket except potentially material and the enclosed footbox?

Seriously, I'm a newb here, so it's not meant to poke holes in anyone's system... I just don't get it.

For me the difference is two-fold...having the footbox as well as the lighter material. Every down blanket I have ever seen is very heavy outer material.

for a 20* 700fp 2lb (might even be sub 2) SB that you can find on sale for under $150? I'd be willing to just tuck my feet in and use the rest like a quilt and not have to put my head in the other end, just pull it up to my neck. Definitely worth a look for people trying to get a worthy cost per ounce and a steal for it's class.

Thermarest Haven as TQ?

I've thought a lot about it and I've decided to just buy what I really want (a couple Sierra Snivelers). The only problem is now I'll just have to figure out something else to get with the gift certificate and dividends…